ON AIR | A Stereo Punks Podcast

In this conversation, Clavette speaks with Shallou about trading DC hardcore for ambient electronic without trading the ethos, treating a DJ set like a stand-up comedian's tight five, and why creative limitations beat any AI tool. They discuss the decade-long partnership with manager Carson he's still working with, how the modern dance fan has gotten educated enough to play both Dom Dolla and German acid house in one set, and why pre-release virality has flipped the economics of the song itself.Who is Shallou:LA-based DJ and producer Shallou (the project of Joe Boston) has spent over ten years building a catalog that sits between ambient electronic, downtempo, and modern dance. Born and raised in the Washington D.C. area, he started making music as a hobbyist while studying in New Orleans, then built the project out of his college dorm in collaboration with his manager Carson, who has stayed by his side from day one. After early Spotify editorial playlist support and a 2018 touring breakthrough that included Coachella and Lollapalooza, Shallou has continued to evolve his sound, balancing the slower, melody-driven material that defined his early catalog with sets that push toward higher-BPM club environments. His most recent full-length, "In Touch," landed in late 2023.Follow ShallouInstagram: @shallouFollow Stereo PunksInstagram: @stereo.punks

In this conversation, veggi and Sunflwr speak with ON AIR about how a cold DM turned into a creative partnership, the hip-hop and lofi-house roots that shaped their sound, and what it really takes to build a seamless B2B set. They discuss melody as a through-line, the push toward higher tempos for a stronger live groove, reading a crowd without overthinking it, and why setting boundaries in the DJ booth matters more than people think.Who is veggi:veggi is an LA-based producer and DJ whose sound sits at the intersection of hip-hop, funk, and dance music. Influenced by artists like Kaytranada, SG Lewis, and Channel Tres, he blends groove-forward production with an ear for melody that carries across genres. An obsessive in the studio and a dynamic presence behind the decks, veggi is steadily carving out his lane in the LA underground scene.Who is Sunflwr:Sunflwr is a producer and DJ rooted in lofi-house, drawing inspiration from artists like Ross from Friends and Baltra to craft music that lives somewhere between melancholy and euphoria. Known for his meticulous approach to finishing tracks and his ability to hold a crowd, Sunflwr brings a distinctly emotional quality to his sets and productions alike.Follow veggiInstagram: @veggiFollow SunflwrInstagram: @sunflwrFollow Stereo PunksInstagram: @stereo.punks

In this conversation, Thee Mike B speaks with ON AIR about leaving film school at NYU to chase music, the moment that made him want to be a DJ, and how French electro changed everything. They discuss DJ AM's genius for breaking genre boundaries, the rise of Ed Banger Records and the open, sharing culture it fostered, and the shift from physical crates to Serato that reshaped how DJs work. Thee Mike B also pays tribute to the late DJ Mehdi, runs through his all-time Ed Banger classics, and reveals his very reasonable rider.Who is Thee Mike B:Born and raised in Los Angeles, Thee Mike B — aka Mike Brillstein — has spent over 25 years at the center of West Coast underground culture, earning his stripes from late-night rave map points to festival main stages. Co-founder of the legendary Banana Split Sundays alongside DJ AM and Steve Aoki, he helped break Lady Gaga, Kesha, and AC Slater before the world caught on, and set the template for the open, no-VIP-list party ethos that defines LA nightlife at its best. A 2011 "Best Club DJ" honoree from Los Angeles Magazine, he's played Coachella, Portola, and Hard, held down a residency at Silver Lake institution The Friend, and currently runs his monthly I Feel Love at Club Tee Gee. His production project La Boix with Salva continues to release club-ready material on labels including Turbo, Relief, Brobot, and Rekids.Follow Thee Mike BInstagram: @theemikebdjFollow Stereo PunksInstagram: @stereo.punks

In this conversation, Clavette speaks with Never Dull about the viral rise of “Gypsy in My Mind,” the master rights dispute that took the record down, and how that moment led to his involvement in “Deep Down.” They discuss navigating major-label pressure, choosing long-term career over short-term hype, and what it takes to evolve disco into modern club sonics without losing its soul.Who is Never Dull: Los Angeles-based DJ and producer Never Dull has become one of the leading voices in the modern disco revival, blending classic influences with contemporary house production. Following the viral breakout of “Gypsy in My Mind” in 2022, he quickly gained international attention, leading to major-label negotiations and a complicated master rights battle that reshaped his trajectory. With a growing global touring schedule and a sound rooted in warmth, groove, and evolution, Never Dull continues to push disco forward for a new generation of dance floors.Follow Never DullInstagram: @iamneverdullFollow Stereo PunksInstagram: @stereo.punks